Reasons to Seek Counseling

Counselors are available to meet with all degree seeking students concerning a wide variety of issues or to simply consult with about decisions they are facing or how to help a friend who is struggling. Some of the issues dealt with in counseling include:

Alcohol and other drug use

Being more decisive

Coping with anxiety and/or stress

Coping with loss

Depression

Just need someone non-judgemental to lend a listening ear

Eating Disorders

Expressing feelings clearly and honestly

Family crises

Future decisions

Gaining confidence

Interpersonal relationships

Mood swings

Sexuality issues

Time management

Trauma from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse/assault

Counseling is available free of charge to all degree seeking students at Hope College.